The New Mexico State Aggies (0-1) face an FCS opponent, the Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-0) at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Keep reading below for all the info you need, which includes how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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New Mexico State vs. Western Illinois Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Stadium: Aggie Memorial Stadium
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New Mexico State vs. Western Illinois Stats and Insights (2022)
- New Mexico State totaled 20 more points than its opponents last season (1.6 per game), while Western Illinois was outscored by 276 points (25.1 per game).
- Western Illinois allowed an average of 38.7 points per game last season, 13.2 more than the 25.5 New Mexico State scored.
- In games where the Aggies scored more than 38.7 points last year, they were 4-0.
- Western Illinois’ average points scored last season, 13.6, was 10.3 fewer than the 23.9 New Mexico State conceded.
- When they went over what the Aggies gave up last year (23.9 points per game), the Leathernecks were 0-2.
Top Performers
New Mexico State
- In one game for the Aggies, Diego Pavia has led the offense with 248 yards (248.0 yards per game) while putting up three touchdowns, two interceptions and a 59.3% completion percentage.
- In addition to the numbers he’s posted through the air, Pavia has also contributed 29 rushing yards and zero touchdowns in one game.
- On five targets, Trent Hudson has two grabs (2.0 per game) for 43 yards and two TDs in one game.
- Ahmonte Watkins has assisted the Aggies’ offense by rushing for 95 yards (95.0 yards per carry) and one rushing touchdown.
- As a key cog in the Aggies’ pass game, Jordin Parker has compiled 40 receiving yards and one touchdown on one receptions.
- As part of the Aggies’ defensive unit, Nikhil Webb Walker has totaled six tackles in one game.
- Jeremiah Vessel has helped spur the Aggies’ defense with 2.0 TFL and three tackles in one game.
- Randy Robinson has helped spur the Aggies’ defense with six tackles in one game.
- The Aggies’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Gabe Peterson, who has played one game, recording four tackles.
Western Illinois (2022 Stats)
- Last year Naseim Brantley grabbed 53 balls on 60 targets for 903 yards and nine touchdowns.
- In 11 games, Clay Bruno aired it out for 1,344 yards (122.2 yards per game) to go along with seven touchdowns, 13 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 50.0%.
- As a runner, Bruno scrambled for 177 yards (2.8 YPC) and one touchdown.
- Jafar Armstrong was an important part of the passing attack last season, accumulating 28 catches for 363 yards and three touchdowns.
- Erin Collins picked up 328 yards on the ground (29.8 per game) with one touchdown in 11 games.
- On defense Juan DelaCruz, who played in 11 games, recorded seven tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack.
- Cole Watts accumulated 4.5 sacks to go along with three tackles in 11 games.
- In 11 games, Tre Henry collected four tackles and 2.5 sacks.
- An important contributor on defense, JJ Ross had two interceptions to go with seven tackles.
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